Valley Yarns #293 Silk Medallions Scarf PDF

Silk can be an intimidating fiber to work with, but this draft will introduce you with a beautiful motif and simple repeat, so that weavers of any experience level can be successful. Based on a twill draft from Strickler, this scarf will be a fun weave that results in an elegant accessory.
Weave Structure: Twill
Equipment: 8-shaft loom at least 11” wide, 1 shuttle, 1 bobbin
Warp Yarn: Valley Yarn 20/2 Silk (100% spun mulberry silk, 4900 yds/lb, sold on 8.8 oz cones), #657 Coffee 1276 yds
Weft Yarn: Valley Yarn 20/2 Silk (100% spun mulberry silk, 4900 yds/lb, sold on 8.8 oz cones), #671 Salmon 984 yds
Warp length: 4 yds of 319 ends (includes 2 floating selvedges)
Sett: 30 epi (2/dent in a 15-dent reed), 37 ppi
Width in reed: 10.6”
Finished Dimensions: 9.5” x 82” (plus 9” fringe at each end)